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Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts say
Read full article: Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts sayTravel experts say rising fuel costs are driving up airfare prices, and the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon — leaving many would-be vacationers paying more or rethinking their plans altogether.
Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about future
Read full article: Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about futureBrightline Trains Florida brought in more money in its latest audit, reporting $214 million in revenue in 2025, up from $188 million in 2024. Most of that total — nearly $199 million — came from ticket sales and other passenger purchases.
Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy in
Read full article: Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy inA viral TikTok proposal is pushing to nationalize the defunct airline, though a certain Florida political candidate wants to take it a step further.
Virtual queue & kangaroos: Everything to know about Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Read full article: Virtual queue & kangaroos: Everything to know about Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal KingdomBeginning May 26, Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station will bring the beloved Australian animated series to life at Walt Disney World Resort as part of Cool Kids’ Summer.
Walt Disney World president announces retirement after 36-year career
Read full article: Walt Disney World president announces retirement after 36-year careerJeff Vahle became president in May 2020, navigating Walt Disney World through the COVID-19 pandemic — which forced a temporary shutdown of the resort — and led the landmark 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World.
Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainment
Read full article: Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainmentThe two Orlando powerhouses announced the launch of the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation, a first-of-its-kind program designed to train the next generation of immersive experience leaders.
Level99 is hiring 150 workers ahead of its Disney Springs debut. Here’s how to apply
Read full article: Level99 is hiring 150 workers ahead of its Disney Springs debut. Here’s how to applyLocated at Disney Springs West Side, the interactive social gaming venue will bring more than 60 life-sized mini-games to a sprawling 45,000-square-foot space designed for adults and teens.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.

Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.

5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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Spirit Airlines shutdown: How to get home, how to get refunds
Read full article: Spirit Airlines shutdown: How to get home, how to get refundsThe collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines is leaving both passengers and crew in the lurch. If you had tickets for a Spirit flight, here's what you need to know.
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mount
Read full article: Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline's survival mountPresident Donald Trump says his administration is still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines “but only if it's a good deal” for the government.
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
Read full article: Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrierPresident Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.
Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle East
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle EastIf you’re planning a late spring or summer trip and it involves a plane ticket – and you haven’t booked it yet – I have some bad news.
Amtrak Auto Train, Florida passenger trains running again after Jacksonville-area brush fires
Read full article: Amtrak Auto Train, Florida passenger trains running again after Jacksonville-area brush firesAmtrak train routes are running in and out of Florida again after large brush fires in the northeast part of the state forced their cancellation Monday.
Jet fuel surge puts Spirit Airline’s recovery at risk
Read full article: Jet fuel surge puts Spirit Airline’s recovery at riskA sharp rise in jet fuel prices has threatened Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy recovery plan, raising concerns about potential liquidation and the future of low-cost air travel, especially at Orlando International Airport where Spirit holds a significant market share.
SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole County
Read full article: SCOUT hits six-month milestone, plans to expand fleet again amid surging demand in Seminole CountySeminole County’s on-demand transportation service, SCOUT, has reached a significant milestone — six months on the road — and the numbers tell a story of rapid growth alongside real growing pains.
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
Read full article: JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costsU.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The Villages
Read full article: Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The VillagesIt’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start Monday
Read full article: TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start MondayThe move could bring fast relief to unpaid TSA officers and help ease the staffing strain contributing to long, slow-moving airport lines, including in Orlando.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
Read full article: Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.
Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’
Read full article: Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’“A slap in the face.” That’s how leaders of a union representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers across Central Florida are reacting after Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly questioned the agency’s role during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSA
Read full article: ‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSAAfter a heavy bout of flight delays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posed a question: why not let airports handle their own security screenings?